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February 14th, 2012
When we have children we then change the way we think, and ultimately live our lives. We begin to look at things from more than one retrospect in order to take every possibility into our mind so that are children are safe in any and every way that could possibly exist. We change from our fun loving, care free times to that of analyzing everything and hoping that are children stay safe every second that they are out of our sight. However, can we always count on the fact that even when they are in our sight they are safe?
Today, more and more driving while under the influence cases are dealing with child endangerment. Many parents are not only disregarding not only their safety, but also that of their own children. Although, many children do not get hurt and just wear the scars emotionally of seeing their parent drink and drive, some children are not so lucky and sustain minor to serious injuries that have resulted in the death of innocent children.
Recently, a man was arrested for drinking and driving in Pennsylvania. However, law enforcement officials were shocked to see that the man not only had passengers, but that they were children. Pennsylvania, unlike most states, does not provide special penalties, which make the punishment of DUI laws for individuals that have minors present in the car with them at the time of the crime harsher. So in stating the facts, individuals that have a child present with them while drinking and driving faces the same punishment as an individual who does not have a child in the car.
Children a vital part of our presence and future and without a proper example of laws being enacted and participated in with a positive manner, who knows what our state, and country will look in the future.
However, these drivers do not get off so easy. Pennsylvania does charge individuals with the crime titled endangerment of a child, which can range from drunk driving, to not taking proper care of them, to simply ignoring their needs altogether. The crime is considered a class 3 felony, which can easily land an individual in prison for up to 7 years.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 13th, 2012
The life cycle is a commonly known aspect of life today from young to old. We are born, age, and die in a matter of years. Although it seems as soon as we come that we go, there are many things that can happen not only in a matter of minutes, but moments that we experience within our lives. Some can be positive that impact our lives and our loved ones in manner that makes all happy, while they can be negative as well, which hang heavy on our hearts. However, when faced with some negative actions what can you do to make sure that you are getting the damages you deserve?
In the past year, a man named Anthony Bruno seemed to most just like a normal guy, which he was. He liked sports, travel, and of course to sit back and relax with a beer in hand. On one occasion, Bruno went to a Reading Royals hockey game where he not only drank at the event, but also before and after it. To and from the game, Bruno did the responsible thing and rode a bus that was served by All-Star Distributing, which meant in his mind that it was certainly alright to drink.
After the game, the bus stopped at not one, but half a dozen bars and taverns alike on the way home where Bruno reportedly drank anywhere from 15 to 20 beers in an entire sitting. When Bruno returned to his car, he did not acknowledge for one second that he could be drunk and began to drive home. As he drove, we hit another vehicle, which killed all three of its passengers.
Today, Bruno is now facing up to 18 years for the death of these three individuals, but there families do not see it as the bottom line. The three families are filing wrong death lawsuits to not only the bars and taverns due to Pennsylvania dram shop laws, but also to the company that was associated with the bus stating that they knew that the man was clearly drunk, but continued to either serve him alcohol, or knowingly let him get out of the bus and into his car, which resulted in the death of the three individuals.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 10th, 2012
Cause and Effect. We learn throughout our lives what this truly is. An example would be when we are a child we want a cookie before dinner. We can easily ask our parents if we can have one, which most of the time they will say no. Yet, we disregard their word and when they are not looking we go for the cookie anyway. However, we are then caught red-handed and have to deal with the consequences as expected, which could range from being grounded to having no dessert for a week. However, when we are given a chance to redeem ourselves after an ill action one would be expected to do the right thing, right?
Recently, a man was driving and got into a car accident on a Pennsylvania interstate that resulted in a three-car accident. Later, the man was convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol. From there was submitted to blood alcohol testing, BAC, as well as having his car impounded by police officers.
The next day the man was released without having to post a single cent for bail. One would assume that after already causing an accident and a crime to take place that the man would probably go home and sleep, or go and visit a lawyer. Wrong. The man was found just a few short hours later in his mother’s vehicle after driving while under the influence yet again. Only this time, the man hit and killed a bicyclist. The man attempted to flee from the scene of the accident, but luckily the bystanders made sure he wasn’t going anywhere.
Today, the man now stands with the charge of vehicular manslaughter, as well as driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The man killed was the father of eleven children, who now are morning their father everyday. Although the man killed an individual he only has to look at 10 years of jail time for the crime, which is far less than that of many that partake in similar crimes.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 9th, 2012
Parents are an aspect of everyone’s life at one point or another. Some people might have a good relationship with their parents, a bad one, they may or may not have been adopted, or overall just had a so-so time when it comes down to that with their elder bloodline. Either way you look at it parents are there either for a long or short time in the lives of their children. However, parents are there to instill solidity and responsibility into that of their children. Yet, if they themselves cannot be the responsible ones how can children ever expect to do the same?
A man recently was charged with driving with under the influence of alcohol. Sounds normal enough right? Wrong. The man, whom drove a motorcycle, was not only twice over the legal limit of an individuals blood alcohol content, or BAC, but also had a child that was strapped to the motorcycle as well. In other words, not only was the uncle putting himself and the other entire individual’s around him, but also that of his own nephew.
The Uncle and 4-year old nephew both suffered serious injuries that resulted from the alcohol related car accident. Today, the man now faces not only that of an aggravated assault while driving under the influence of alcohol charge, but also that of child endangerment of his own nephew.
Although this would seem to be a one-time thing, many individuals have been known to not only drink and drive, but to also put their loved ones at risk. Even though it might just be one individual in the car who is drinking and driving, it does not mean that it is okay by any means. Another story is that of a family that was on a leisurely drive back from church one Sunday. As soon as they turned onto their street their home was located on the car was hit head on by a drunk driver killing all, but two, which left the family without a mother, and another child.
Responsibility is an active portion of anyone’s life, but even more so it is what they do with that responsibility makes them the person that they truly are. With children taking everything the see to mind why not show them a world without drinking and driving so that the future generations may exist without the crime altogether.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 8th, 2012
Today, we as individuals have more possibilities and opportunities of that than individuals did just a few mere decades, or even years ago. Women have grown to gain more employment roles and break gender gaps, African American individuals now have social equality, and education is now available to all that seek it. Either way you look at it the United States is trying to help individuals out in about every way possible. One aspect that truly helps individuals is that of rehabilitative programs that can range from drug usage, to even other abusive issues. However, can you always count on the fact that these programs will be available?
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program is one that many individuals are familiar with in Pennsylvania. This program allows individuals to avoid their first time DUI conviction and go through a program that will hopefully get them back on their feet socially sound, and creating a better community for all. Yet, this program cannot always be seen given so freely to some DUI offenders.
Last year, an accident took place with two drivers that not only did not participate in the ARD program as a result of the accident, but also were simply not given the option of it. One driver was a mother, who at the time of the accident did not have her child properly restrained in the back seat of her vehicle. As a result of the accident, the child suffered a hematoma, and a facial bone fracture. The woman pleaded guilty to the fact that she had endangered her child and as a result was sentenced to five years of probation, as well as parenting classes.
The woman pled for the ARD program, which would have wiped her record clean of all of these crimes, but was denied to the “circumstances of the case.”
The other driver had been drinking earlier in the day at a local tavern then went to grab food at a donut shop. From there he failed to enter the highway properly, which then led to the accident occurring. The man was then found by police officers to be outside his vehicle nursing an injury on his head. He also tried to gain the ARD program as a “punishment”, but was denied due to “nature and circumstances of the case, which it stated an accident resulted with an injury”.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 7th, 2012
Today, we rely on our elected and appointed officials to help us with the world we live in today. From political officials that help decide the laws that are within the country today, to those that help make sure that the laws are being followed throughout the country we trust these individuals to be our protectors in times of peace and chaos. Yet, are these individuals always someone that you can constantly count on? When you are facing a possible DUI conviction you want everything to run smoothly, especially when you are innocent from beginning to the end, until the end is shaken up.
Recently, a woman was on trial for the conviction of a DUI in Pennsylvania. As known by some, judges today are now trying to push individuals to void trials, and seek going to straight on to programs such as the ARD program, or other rehabilitative programs, but the woman declined the offer and stood that she was innocent.
The judge finally agreed to take the case to trial, but suspended her license beforehand. The courtroom looked at the facts of the woman such as the fact she was over twice the legal amount of blood alcohol content, or BAC, and the vehicle she was in was double parked. However, the woman argued that she was actually not in the driver’s seat, but in the back seat and had gone up to the front seat in order to get bags of food out to take inside her home and the driver had already left the vehicle when police came.
The jury found the woman not guilt of a second-offense DUI charge, but the judge did not agree with this decision. He then convicted the woman of a general impairment charge, which the jury could not alter at all. The verdict from the judge came to play when he stated that the jury could not be positive as not whether or not the woman was actually the driver of the parked vehicle.
Today, laws exist that make an individual liable for being arrested for driving while under the influence if they are merely sitting behind the wheel of a parked vehicle and have alcohol present within them. Either way, one thing that alcohol does not mix with is that of road safety and driving.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 6th, 2012
When we participate in an action or choice, we must then participate in the consequence or reaction that takes place as a result of such thing. Usually, as we have learned from our days in education that every action most of the time has an equal or greater reaction. However, sometimes things can be a bit more different than that is expected, especially things that are dealt with in the public eye or legally. Yet, can you receive punishment in order to possibly receive a false conviction, or not receive a fair trial?
Judges are there to enact as a mediator in a way within a courtroom setting. In some cases they stand as the referee when a jury decides a case and basically stands to help eliminate fact from fiction. In other cases, judges are given the ultimate power to decide an individual receiving damages or punishment that is due to the case at hand. However, do judges abuse this power in order to make their lives easier and speed things up?
Recently, a judge in Pennsylvania has been doing just this. The accused judge apparently in the past has been suspending individual’s licenses in DUI cases not after, but before their conviction. This means that before an individual is actually had the right to a speedy and fair trial that they are already receiving this punishment, which is not right at all. The judge is doing this to not only get more cases out his hair, but to also push individuals to plead guilty and go to a rehabilitative service and program in order to completely avoid having a trial at all.
The judge has stated that in “some cases” he requires that the accused individual submit their license over as a condition of their bail that is pending on their case outcome, yet this is done a bit more frequently than other judges would see this fit.
All in all, individuals have the right to a trial before any conviction, or punishment of a conviction. In some DUI cases, a license suspension is legal, and occurs before the conviction of an individual. However, other times, judges use it as a bargaining chip in order to make their lives easier, and the lives of innocent individuals most difficult now and later.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 3rd, 2012
Today, one aspect that seems to control our country in one way or another is that of our political machines and elected officials. These individuals are more than just public officials, but also the faces of our local, state, and federal government. Their names might give an idea of what they physically look like, or where they are from, but it more importantly gives us access to who they are and what they stand for. When an official is elected we want the individual that we can count on in times of harmony and chaos. Yet, what happens when we do not know all that could occur with that individual we elect?
Judges are individuals who, in some cases, can decide future factors that impact an individual’s life greatly in the court of law. So their decisions are that of utter importance, and took a clear mind. However, one judge obviously did not take his duties to heart one day and was pulled over for swerving while driving. The officer then approached the judge in order to investigate the situation and individual. From that, he not only smelled alcohol on his breath, but the judge also failed the field sobriety examinations he was given.
The judge was scheduled for a court hearing, but thanks to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program he now can easily get his DUI charges wiped clean from his slate.
A DUI is a serious matter that can affect an individual’s life now and later. Without such programs as the ARD program, many individuals would face the possibility of their employment being terminated, having a suspended license, inflated insurance rates, and could even have a visit to their local jail for an extended period of time.
Even though the program is one to help rehabilitate individuals in order to get them back on their feet in more than one aspect individuals should not take advantage of this option, especially that of elected officials. Our political figures are that of our community and when they make a mistake it is similar to our own community making the same error. Our officials should remember that no matter their political stance or position they represent the people that live amongst them.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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February 2nd, 2012
From a young age we are handed the phrase, “listen to your elders”. From the problems we face, hardships, and even good times we are then expected to listen to the advice of not only our parents and grandparents, but even that of individuals that are only a few years older than us that might have experienced the same situation, or that of a similar one. However, how are individuals able to take knowledge away from another individual if one cannot be expected to do the right thing or action themselves, especially when it is the one giving them the advice on listening, their parents.
Everyone dreads the infamous late night phone call that could easily alter a good night that has been going smoothly to that of terror, and panic. Recently, a father received a phone call about his son being arrested for drinking while under the influence of alcohol. The man then proceeded to go to the police station to pick his son up, but was not ready for the next part of his evening. Upon the arrival of the man, he then told the officers that he was there to pick his son up. Yet, officers not only took his words to mind, but also his smell due to the excessive scent of alcohol being present about the man. The next thing he knew he was in the same cell with his son.
The fact is this is not the first time this incident has occurred, but it should be. Children, and teens alike look to adults as examples. They might not act like it in front of them or maybe not even to their own parents but children will always look to one adult or another as something of an “idol”, in which they will manipulate their behavior.
Individuals should always keep in mind that drinking and driving is completely illegal no matter the age or situation that is present. Alcohol is a substance that should be used legally in all aspects and especially in a safe manner. If children continue to see older generations be apathetic to that of laws that are enacted for the safety of others who actually knows what the future will hold for our children, as well as theirs.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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January 30th, 2012
Technology has expanded to many different forms and fields today. From communication, entertainment, to even medicine technology has enable individuals to do things today that 50 years ago only individuals could dream about. However, everyone and everything has faults and errors. Even within the high-tech equipment and devices that we have today problems still occur and can easily impact people on a small and a large scale. Yet, when dealing with some of these errors the consequences can impact an individuals life greatly with good and bad, but also their innocence or guilt especially within the court of law.
Blood alcohol content, or BAC, is a very important term when dealing with a DUI charge. It tells law enforcement officers, lawyers, a judge, and a jury how much alcohol was in your system at the time you were behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. One can automatically assume that this number is greatly important, and can impact whether you are legally or illegally driving. When a BAC is tested it can either be tested through a breathalyzer examination, or blood work can be done to determine whether or not alcohol is present in the individual and how much exactly is within them.
The legal limit within Pennsylvania is a .08 BAC. Anything above that is considered to be up to .099 BAC is said to be a “High BAC”. Possible jail time, probation that could last up to 6 months, fines, license suspension and an alcohol and driving awareness class can all be consequences of being charged with a DUI within this range. However, the higher one’s BAC is, the higher the punishment is. “Highest BAC” is a range that begins at .16 BAC for individuals and continues over that set number. Individuals can easily face jail time up to 5 years, have over a year of license suspension, numerous amounts of fines, and deal with probation for years.
When drinking in general a good rule to have and to hold is to always have a designated driver, or call for a taxi to ensure the safety of not only you, but also all fellow motorists and pedestrians on the roadways.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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January 27th, 2012
As well all are well aware in more factors than one life is truly different than it was many years ago within America. The “American Dream” days have drifted slowly, yet steadily to that of people only truly being able to rely on them in the world today. People today are now trusting that only they themselves can get the job done to the standard that they want. However, you need to be able to rely on someone especially when you’ve been charged or falsely accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
When dealing with a DUI case you need to look at all the facts carefully and clearly. However, with so many variables at hand you need the experience of an experienced lawyer to help get you the results you need and deserve with a DUI charge. A lawyer can help you break down the facts of the evidence. The lawyer can help distinguish such things such as were you properly examined, was the equipment faulty that you were tested with, did something not related to alcohol aide in a false DUI?
Sometimes people make mistakes, and do get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after having a few alcoholic beverages. Sometimes the blood alcohol content, or BAC, of an individual is within the legal limit and can give false results in some cases.
Law enforcement officers can also easily aide in the misuse of a DUI charge. Some law enforcement officers have been known to blow things out of proportion and easily jump to conclusions about drivers who admit to having had some alcohol that day or evening. However, the job of an experienced lawyer is to state the facts not the assumptions of officers and to set the record straight with you and yours case.
Inevitably, trust and reliability is hard to find and come by. So when dealing with you and your DUI case it is important to weigh all the options when deciding the right lawyer to help you fight your case and bring you the truth, and peace of mind you truly deserve.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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January 26th, 2012
Today, the United States is within an economic recession. It has people not only counting their cents and dollars carefully, but also spending them wisely. Individuals in the past have gone out and simply just bought things to buy them. However, today, people are beginning to understand the true value of the dollar. As a result of the recession employment opportunities have fallen. One would assume that everyone who has a job is taking full advantage of their position and doing what is asked of them in every way, shape, or form. Yet, that is not the case for some Pennsylvania police officers.
It is no shock that corruption exists within law enforcement entities today. Recently, a report stated that some police officers could not only not administer the standard field sobriety test that is used with individuals who are suspected for drinking and driving, but also not even pass the tests that they performed themselves. If our law enforcement officers are out in the field charging people aimlessly for crimes of such negative demeanor how is it that citizens know that the true criminals are not the one suffering the consequences of a DUI charge, but the innocent citizens who are falsely accused?
In the past, it has been known that DUI evidence can easily be falsified within lab settings, and even out on roadways. From inaccurate breathalyzer results to faulty blood work individuals can easily pinned with a false DUI charge. However, many people can easily be tacked down with more false allegations during a field sobriety test, especially if the officer performing the exam does not know how to properly administer the test.
Individuals today can easily be charged with a false DUI either on purpose, or as a result of incompetence on the side of the law enforcement which our hard earned tax dollars fund on a day-to-day basis.
Whether you are falsely accused or not, drinking alcohol or consuming other drugs and driving simply do not mix well and a designated driver or plan of action is always advised when individuals consume alcoholic beverages.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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January 25th, 2012
Technology today is rapidly changing from a small to large scale and vice versa. We have seen a computer turn from taking up rooms and rooms to be in the palm of your hand with so much more capability. Communication has also rapidly changed from telegraph, to phone, to the now high-tech cellphones that can literally be seen in almost everyone’s pocket. However, what can these small little devices really do for us not only technologically within communication, but also even our health and safety?
Recently, an application, also known as an “app”, has been created to help prevent drinking while under the influence of alcohol, or even other substances. Usually, a person might go to dinner and have a drink or two not really thinking that they might be drunk, or even really feeling the alcohol at all. However, this mistake is easily made when individuals usually get a DUI charge.
The “app” known as BreathalEyes is really one that is quite innovative. The application takes multiple pictures of the owner’s eyes and then scans them. From there the application registers what the blood alcohol content, or BAC, is within the individual. It then can register the individuals BAC up to the maximum of a .17, which is well over the legal limit of alcohol of an individual behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.
BreathalEyes reviews can be seen in the application store on smart phones and seems to really be useful to individuals. One man stated how the application truly helped him chose to get a taxi versus driving home after have a couple of beers during a sporting event. With just one small action as that who knows what the “app” will do after a period of time in the market place.
With technology moving steadily, hopefully we can begin to see it helping lessen driving while under the influence of alcohol more and more in the future. Although the application seems to help with some individuals differentiating as to whether or not they should drive, an individual should always have a designated driver after consuming any alcoholic beverages for their safety, and everyone else’s.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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January 24th, 2012
When we are young we are told that our education at the moment will mean the world to us in the future. It will define what job we get, how we live, and even what possessions you have. So it would come to no one’s surprise that every generation seems to put more and more of an emphasis on education and what all the possibilities are within it. Now, some schools are becoming even more open in all educational possibilities at colleges that teach students about alcohol and what it really is.
Recently, some universities and colleges within Pennsylvania have implemented the requirement that incoming students have to take an alcohol awareness course either within a classroom setting or online. Students always go to college and somehow manage to put an emphasis on social events, and meeting others, which alcohol always ends up being able to be found. However, this new course aims to focus not that alcohol is a taboo, or bad, but rather if you plan to drink make sure to do it with your health in mind.
College students are more likely to drink and drive and be charged with a DUI more than any other age group. Many college students feel that they are invincible and the world is theirs. However, that mindset carries over to drinking and ends up killing not only the driver of the vehicle, but also innocent fellow motorists and pedestrians.
Driving while under the influence of not only alcohol, but also other drugs plagues college campuses every year and takes the lives of many. With programs like the ones now appearing more and more in Pennsylvania, government officials as well as the actual educational institutions predict that drinking and driving will be greatly decreased, and safety greatly increased.
Overall, alcohol awareness begins early in an individual’s life and parents are urged to inform children early off what alcohol is and how is should be used: safely, moderately, and legally.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
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January 23rd, 2012
As it is commonly known we live in a world will rules, regulations, and even more importantly consequences. One can only imagine that with such a large world that there must be tons of laws that not even everyone knows about. However, with so many laws, and legal statures at play we rely on the professionalism and dedication of law enforcement entities to not only regulate these laws, but also even more importantly educate the citizens they are hired to protect and serve. Yet, where is your money truly going and at what cost?
Driving under the influence, or a DUI, is a common charge, and conviction within the United States today. Within the next few years it can be certain that an individual will either have had a DUI charge, or know or someone who has. However, it is unclear as to why that may be possible. One would assume economic factors, social areas, or even just a rise or fall of the job market would easily aide to this possibility. However, it is becoming clearer as to one thing that could be seen as a key contributor.
Recently, a Pennsylvania State Police commander was charged with drinking and driving. The officer was submitted to a breathalyzer and results showed that the officer was behind the wheel of the vehicle with a BAC, or blood alcohol content that was over the legal driving limit by three times at .281. The officer, as a result of the incident, retired shortly there after.
With the United States in an economic recession we are starting to understand how much every cent really counts for. However, when our hard earned tax dollars are paying not only for failure, but also corruption one cannot only assume to become angry, but confused as well.
Drinking and driving simply just do not mix. One would think that law enforcement officers across the country would be setting a prime example of that, yet they are doing the opposite. In the future, we can only hope that officers of the law will not only set an example within our communities, but also within themselves.
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